Best 7 Turkey Enchiladas Verdes Recipes

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If you're craving tantalizing flavors, vibrant colors and a taste of Mexican authenticity, "turkey enchiladas verdes" is the dish for you! This delectable culinary creation bursts with the zest of tender, seasoned turkey enveloped in tangy, tomatillo-based green sauce. Layered between pillowy soft tortillas and topped with melted cheese, these enchiladas are a symphony of textures and flavors that will entice your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY ENCHILADAS VERDES



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Planning a fiesta night? These authentic-tasting enchiladas in spicy green sauce will please the whole family and you'll be thankful for turkey leftovers. -Karyn Power, Arlington, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

32 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno slices
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Optional: Sour cream, chopped tomato, chopped cilantro and additional pickled jalapeno slices

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, fry tortillas in batches, using 1/3 cup oil, for 5 seconds on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels., In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the turkey, tomatoes, jalapenos, taco seasoning, cumin, oregano and basil; heat through. , Combine enchilada sauce and soup. Spread 1/2 cup mixture into each of two 13x9-in. baking dishes. Place 2 tablespoons turkey mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in prepared dishes. Pour remaining sauce over the top. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 906mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

ENCHILADAS VERDES



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If you eat all of the Double-Herb Roasted Chicken, use a prepackaged rotisserie chicken (available in the meat section of the supermarket) for this recipe. Asadero, originally from Mexico, is a semisoft cow's milk cheese with a bright, pungent flavor.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings (serving size: 2 en

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/2 cups shredded Double-Herb Roasted Chicken (about 12 ounces)
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded asadero cheese or Asiago cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Salsa verde, recipe follows
Nonstick cooking spray
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
Sliced jalapeno pepper (optional)
1 pound tomatillos (about 15)
1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • To prepare enchilada filling, combine chicken and next 9 ingredients (chicken through black pepper) in a large bowl. Spread 1/2 cup salsa verde in bottom of a 13 by 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Arrange enchiladas, seam sides down, crosswise in dish. Pour remaining salsa verde evenly over enchiladas. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with sour cream, and garnish with sliced jalapeno, if desired.
  • To prepare salsa verde, discard husks and stems from tomatillos; cut into quarters. Combine tomatillos, 11/4 cups broth, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and chopped jalapeno in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tomatillos are tender. Cool slightly. Place salsa verde in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth or mash with a potato masher. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add salsa verde; cook until reduced to 2 cups (about 1 minute).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386, Fat 11.5 grams, SaturatedFat 3.9 grams, Cholesterol 86 milligrams, Sodium 841 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38.9 grams, Fiber 4.8 grams, Protein 36.5 grams

GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY



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This is such an easy enchilada dish to make and a great use for leftover turkey. It's also very easy to adapt to different tastes just by changing an ingredient or two.

Provided by cherylcobbs

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Enchilada Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups shredded cooked turkey breast
1 ½ cups sour cream, divided
1 (16 ounce) jar chunky, mild green chile salsa, divided
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix shredded turkey with 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup salsa, 1/2 package Cheddar cheese, and 1/2 package of Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl until well combined. Fill tortillas evenly with turkey mixture, roll up into enchiladas, and place in a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Mix remaining sour cream and salsa together and pour over enchiladas. Top with remaining Cheddar and Monterey Jack.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and enchiladas are heated through, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 886.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 164.2 mg, Fat 58.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 35 g, Sodium 1541.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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These enchiladas are a great way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Serve with sour cream and refried beans if desired.

Provided by Marta Sanchez

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey cheese blend
1 onion, chopped
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
24 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 (19 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
4 cups cooked turkey, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cheese, onion, and black olives.
  • In a small skillet, heat enough oil to lightly coat one tortilla, and cook until soft. Remove and dip in enchilada sauce to coat.
  • Add turkey and cheese mixture to center of tortilla, roll and place in the prepared dish. Repeat until bottom layer of pan is covered with enchiladas. Spread enough sauce over bottom layer to cover.
  • Repeat process with a second layer; spread remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 135.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 498.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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I enjoy entering recipe contests almost as much as I enjoy cooking. This dish is my favorite non-traditional way to use leftover turkey. It's become one of my family's favorite dinners, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained, divided
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup taco sauce
1 cup sour cream, divided
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
2-1/2 cups cooked cubed turkey
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion and 2 tablespoons green chilies in 1 tablespoon butter until onion is tender. Remove from the heat. Add the taco sauce, 1/4 cup sour cream and chili powder. Stir in turkey and 1/2 cup cheese. , Divide the mixture evenly among tortillas. Roll up and place seam side down in greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Stir in the remaining sour cream and remaining peppers. , Pour sauce over enchiladas. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese, then tomatoes over top. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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This recipe is originally from Lynne Rossetto Kasper, the host of The Splendid Table on NPR. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's especially good with smoked turkey!

Provided by MaryMc

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups shredded roast turkey (smoked turkey is fabulous in this recipe!)
2 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/3 cups grated monterey jack cheese
2 (7 ounce) cans salsa verde (look for Herdez brand) or 1 (13 ounce) can tomatillos (look for Herdez brand)
2 -4 tablespoons canned chopped green jalapenos, drained
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
  • In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the turkey, green onions, cream cheese, and 1 cup of the Jack cheese. Set aside.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the salsa verde or tomatillos, chiles, cilantro, and cream. Blend until smooth.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy, 6-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Using tongs, carefully place 1 tortilla at a time in the hot oil, and leave it in for 5 to 10 seconds until softened. Turn the tortilla over and soften the other side.
  • Drain over the skillet; then place on a plate lined with a paper towel. Place another paper towel on top and press to absorb the oil.
  • Repeat until all 8 tortillas are softened and drained.
  • Place one-eighth (about 1/2 cup) of the turkey mixture in the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place, seam-side down, in a 7 1/2-by-11-inch baking pan.
  • Pour the salsa verde-cream sauce over the enchiladas, and sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup of Jack cheese down the center.
  • Bake until heated through and bubbly, about 20-30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.1, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 99.8, Sodium 846.9, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 15.1

MEXICAN ENCHILADAS DE PAVO CON VERDE, TURKEY ENCHILADAS WITH GRE



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There has been a request for one person recipes, well here is one! Mind you you have to like it spicy for this one. Quick and easy and very tasty if you like the ingredients. Add some refried beans if you want.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

oil
2 corn tortillas
3/4 cup cooked turkey, shredded
1/3 cup cheese (Whatever you like, use low cal or gooey or a raw type Mexican cheese)
1/2 cup lettuce, shredded
1 tomatoes, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons guacamole (optional)
1/2 cup hot verde sauce (Posted on recipezaar, use less if you don't like it hot)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a fry pan and soften the tortillas, Just takes a minute.
  • Drain tortillas on a paper towel.
  • Put half the turkey on one tortilla and top with half the cheese.
  • Fold the tortilla over the cheese and roll, place.
  • rolled tortilla, seam side down and place in an oven proof dish.
  • Repeat with secon enchilada.
  • Bake in an oven 350F degrees for about 15 minutes or until it is piping hot.
  • Remove from oven and cover the enchiladas with salsa verde, lettuce and tomatoes and green Onion.
  • If you would rather have the salsa hot add it to the enchiladas before baking and then add the lettuce tomatoes & green onion just before serving.
  • Garnish with sour cream and guacamole.
  • Serve it piping hot.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your enchiladas will taste. This is especially true for the tomatillos, cilantro, and onions.
  • Roast the tomatillos: Roasting the tomatillos intensifies their flavor and gives them a slightly smoky taste. If you don't have time to roast them, you can also use canned tomatillos.
  • Make your own enchilada sauce: It's easy to make your own enchilada sauce, and it's much better than store-bought. Simply blend together the roasted tomatillos, cilantro, onions, garlic, and chili peppers.
  • Use high-quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your enchiladas. Use a good-quality Mexican cheese, such as queso Oaxaca or queso fresco.
  • Don't overstuff the enchiladas: If you overstuff the enchiladas, they will be difficult to roll and they will fall apart when you bake them. Fill them just enough so that they are evenly filled.
  • Bake the enchiladas until they are golden brown: The enchiladas should be baked until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will take about 20 minutes.

Conclusion:

Turkey enchiladas verdes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and can be customized to suit your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give turkey enchiladas verdes a try!

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